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The King Is Dead is a board game of politics and power struggles set in Britain in the chaotic period following the death of King Arthur. For the good of the country, a leader must unite the Scots, Welsh, and Romano-British — not by conquest but by diplomacy.
Players are members of King Arthur's court. Whether a loyal knight, a scheming lord, or an ambitious noblewoman, you all have one thing in common: power. As prospective leaders, each player uses their power to benefit the factions, gaining influence among their ranks. The player with the greatest influence over the most powerful faction is crowned the new ruler of Britain.
Year Published
2015
Transcript Analysis
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top_10_list at 37:13
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none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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Unknown analysis at 6:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- lean and accessible core that still offers depth
- three distinct play modes within the box increase variety
- great for multiple player counts with varied dynamics
Cons
- tie-breaker rules are finicky and easy to forget
- advanced mode adds complexity that may overwhelm some players
Thematic elements
- succession, regional power maneuvers, and potential invasion
- medieval Britain with England, Scotland, and Wales represented by factions
- board-game strategy with evolving regional dynamics and multiple endings
Comparison games
- Pax Pamir (Second Edition)
- Root
- Pax Premier Second Edition
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven actions — action cards enable followers transfers, region shaping, and strategic plays
- multi-path win conditions — players can aim for different victory routes depending on region control and followers
- region control via tokens/cubes — each region's power is determined by faction presence and region-specific actions
- short-length loops with high player control — the game can be lean but has depth through the advanced mode
- stock-like tension and push-pull mechanics — card play and region control create fluctuating power and risk-reward decisions
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a tapestry, a history of your kingdom
- the king's dilemma is a transformative experience and the power of its transformation is that it takes you to the bad place
- you'll know you've arrived there together
- three different games in the box
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No Pun Included general_discussion at 0:47 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Listed alongside Sprolopolis as part of the channel's range of reviewed games
- Used as a comparative anchor for discussing approachable game content
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- not specified in the episode
- not specified in the episode
- not specified in the episode
Comparison games
- Sprolopolis
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- hello my name is efka this is bessie and i'm elaine
- we have a little board game channel called nope included
- reviewing board games is the best thing i have ever done in my life
- our channel is supported by our patrons
- we've decided to simply ask you to support us at whatever level you feel is right
- narrative storytelling in board games through the lens of ryan lockett's sleeping gods
- sharp criticism like our videos for horizon zero dawn
- feel-good reviews like sprolopolis
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Stonemire Games top_10_list at 16:18 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- clever order-of-play twist
- satisfying to see all actions in hand used effectively
Cons
- balancing can be tricky with optimal passes
Thematic elements
- card-driven tableau with strategic timing and passing
- medieval realm with action cards
- elegant, strategic, higher-order planning
Comparison games
- Lords of Waterdeep
- Patchwork
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- fixed action set with variable order — each player has the same eight actions but order is chosen by you
- passing as strategic option — you can choose to pass instead of playing a card at the right moment
- Turn Order: Variable — each player has the same eight actions but order is chosen by you
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- These aren't necessarily sprawling long games or even complex complicated games, but they're games where you feel like you've accomplished something fairly big over the course of the game despite having a small number of turns.
- the order of operations puzzle is what you're really thinking about on your turn
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 4:19 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- cited as an example of solid design
Cons
- not discussed in depth; the speaker's personal passion for it is not clear
Thematic elements
- political negotiation and strategic decision-making
- Historical/medieval governance theme
- analytical
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- unknown — Not discussed in depth in the video
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Goodbye to the shield of quality, goodbye to the elite shield, and say hello to the chairman's accommodation.
- Rankings will be dynamic and up-to-date, not tied to a single yearly snapshot.
- I want these rankings to be something prestigious and genuinely recommend when they rank high.
- I'm going to be getting rid of shields and replacing them with the chairman's commendation.
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Our Fair Place Games general_discussion at 21:58 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong reception from the community (No Pawn Included endorsement)
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Power struggles and governance
- Medieval political intrigue
- Historical-fantasy flavored
- Mentioned as having big reviews and being liked by No Pawn Included
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- area control / influence — Players vie for influence in regions.
- card play / drafting — Cards drive actions and influence outcomes.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's been difficult it's been a difficult week
- we're tired retired and we appreciate all of our allies
- we're hoping and we're not going to run this too far we're just hoping
- diversity and inclusion and we want to use our platform to help the board game hobby
- we're vaccinated we armored up we armed up but we still wear our masks
- seven and seven yes we're gonna fulfill these games seven seven seven baby seven seven
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Actual Law general_discussion at 2:00 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- strong thematic potential
- chess-like feel with abstract metrics
Cons
- pacing can feel slow
- ambitious design may be inaccessible or underwhelming for some groups
Thematic elements
- influence and factional maneuvering to seize the throne
- medieval power struggles
- abstract, dry engagement
Comparison games
- Game of Thrones
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hand management — each player holds a hand of eight cards used to influence the board
- resource/area influence via cubes — play cards to move cubes on the board to influence outcomes
- timing and strategic restraint — careful planning to maximize influence while not weakening others too soon
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is new feature it's a bit freestyle so please let me know what you think of it
- it's a 15 minute soundtrack and there's noises going on telling you to do things
- the gun is like really exciting
- I didn't get to use the gun once
- the theme really grabbed me and it kind of made me think of Game of Thrones
- this is an abstract game
- every time you play a card you actually take a cube off the board
- it's a heavy deduction game
- you go back in time to repeat your actions
- it's kind of like one of those choose your own adventure books
- I've had this game for over a year now and only played it once
- it's such a long game
- teaching it to new players is incredibly difficult
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Cardboard Herald top_14_list at 8:49 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Elegant, highly repeatable two-player experience
Cons
- Best with two; other modes exist but less ideal
Thematic elements
- Two-player conflict with limited actions
- Political power struggles in a medieval realm
- Machiavellian, streamlined
Comparison games
- Targi
- Twilight Struggle
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- area control/deduction — Eight rounds with eight actions across players
- deduction — Eight rounds with eight actions across players
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Spirit Island still an absolute Banger
- I love the sense of agency that you have in the game
- Arc Nova absolutely took my heart away
- Kabuto Sumo with 31 plays in a year
- the game that I knew was going to be up here
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Dice Tower general_discussion at 1:45 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- streamlined compared to larger games
Cons
- some feel it is too pared down
Thematic elements
- Indirect control, role processing
- Medieval political intrigue, throne governance
- Theme-forward, streamlined euro
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- worker placement — Resource gathering and governance through leader cards.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Shark Park, a memory kind of game.
- they're essentially just more complex versions of the last.
- it feels like it's a bigger game that was streamlined and streamline is often very good, but this one I felt almost a little streamlined too much.
- This one's almost there. And I know a lot of people love the Talisera.
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Board Game Co general_discussion at 6:02 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- Hyped by Sit Down or another source
Cons
- No wider community hype
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I know the games I play. I know the games I love to play. And I know the games that I theoretically want to play but don't actually play.
- I need at least one of those two things in play - either high personal interest or good reputation
- Designers, reviewers, other people mentioned
- I'm going to be trying to be more mindful about reality as opposed to the desires that I have
- These tend to be less of a priority. Like occasionally I dive into an unplayed game that isn't a review copy, but more often than not if I'm diving into an unplayed game, review copies do take precedence
- I have so many euros I love and so many that I'm behind on
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